portability

noun

por·​ta·​bil·​i·​ty ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural portabilities

1

: the quality or state of being portable

2

: the transferability of a worker's benefits from one pension fund to another when the worker changes jobs

Examples of portability in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Choosing the best cheap exercise bike will depend on several factors, including the type of bike, portability and resistance levels. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025

The regulator’s chair reiterated portability as a priority in a March 2025 address, without giving a timeline. —Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025

As per the team, the clock’s portability opens new possibilities for science and technology. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025

Designed to plug directly into a smartphone or PC, the P3’s aluminum alloy body is sleek and sturdy, with the design definitely reflecting Thermal Master's aim for both portability and quality. —New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for portability

• affability
• audibility
• bistability
• capability
• changeability
• contractility
• credibility
• culpability
• disability
• disutility
• durability
• fallibility